Brief Description:The village was founded by the Arabs, but retains little evidence of its Moslem past, having become a dormitory town for Malaga and Torremolinos.

Brief Description:Situated at the foot of the northern face of the Sierra de Mijas, looking out over the spectacular Guadalhorce Valley, its territory is made up of citrus and other fruit trees and vegetable gardens.
Neolithic, Phoenician, Greek, Roman and Arabic settlers have all left their mark on the area. Today, Alhaurin el Grande is a prosperous village whose most interesting monuments are Our Lady's Church, the Town Hall and Montellano Palace. Also worthy of a mention is Los Corchos Mill, which is still in excellent condition and works exactly as it did in Moslem times.

Brief Description:Alora enjoys a privileged location in the Guadalhorce Valley, which it overlooks from the north, standing atop a small hill. As well as its vegetable gardens, orchards and citrus trees, it also boasts interesting areas nearby, such as Los Gaitanes Pass (which it shares with Ardales and Antequera), the Sierra de Huma and the Sierra de Aguas. Its urban layout, of Arabic origin, gives it a special charm, which must be enjoyed without haste, due to the steep nature of its streets, which lead up to the symbol of the village: the castle, made even more curious by the fact that it is now used as a cemetery.

The highlight of Alora's buildings is Our Lady's Church.

Brief Description:Without doubt one of Andalusia's most important towns, Antequera has always been at the forefront of historic events, art, politics, culture and economics in our autonomous region. The largest town in the province in terms of area by the Andalusian regional government and a must for the visitor.

Brief Description:This village, located between the Serrania de Ronda, the Antequera Basin and the Guadalhorce Valley, does not belong, geographically-speaking, to any of the aforementioned areas. The village, of Arabic origin, lies at the foot of the rock which bears its name and is typically Andalusian, with its narrow streets and white houses. It contains a number of places of interest, such as Doña Trinidad Grund Cave, with its interesting pantings; Turon Castle, La Peña Castle and La Molina Bridge. Furthermore, the reservoir area boasts facilities for camping, swimming and spectacular excursions on foot, such as the Caminito del Rey route in Los Gaitanes Pass.

Brief Description:The village's municipal area stretches from the foothills of the Sierra de Mijas to the sea, where it occupies a short coastal strip. Completely devoted to tourism, Benalmadena is one of the most important resorts on the western Costa del Sol, offering a variety of options: firstly, the village itself, located in the upper part of the municipality, featuring traditional architecture which reflects its origins and giving beautiful panoramic views; further down stands a district of great importance, Arroyo de la Miel, where most of the population live, with its wealth of tourist facilities, including an international pleasure park; and, finally, Benalmadena-Costa, where most of the facilities for sun and sand tourism are concentrated: hotels, a casino, golf courses, a harbour etc. Worthy of note for its originality is Bil-Bil Castle, on the sea front, a curious structure built in Neoarabic style in 1934, now used for cultural purposes by the local council.

Brief Description:A village between the Serrania de Ronda and Antequera regions which has since time immemorial been considered a gateway to the Guadalhorce valley. The village, of Arabic origin, grew in the 19th century as a result of the presence here of sulphorous waters whose curative properties had already been discovered by the Romans. In the mid-1900s, an attractive Neoclassical spa was built, and it is still visited in large numbers today by sufferers of a variety of ailments.
Another building of interest is the Town Hall, formerly the residence of Doña Trinidad Grund.

Brief Description:The village has existed since Phoenician and Roman times, and its municipal boundaries stretch from the sierra of the same name to the banks of the River Guadalhorce, most of the area within them being devoted to agriculture, notably olives, almonds, fruit and vegetables. Monuments of interest include St. Peter's Church and Virgen de los Remedios Chapel, the latter, built on the site of a former mosque, attracting pilgrims from all over the region.

Brief Description:The municipal area of Casarabonela, which stands to the west of the Guadalhorce Valley, stretches from the valley itself to the Sierra de Alcaparain y Prieta, in the Serrania de Ronda range. The village and its surroundings create a picturesque scene made up of orchards, olive groves and cereal fields, with a mountain vegetation backdrop. Though of Roman origin, the Arabs were responsible for the character and layout of its houses and streets. Places of interest include the Town Hall, St. James Parish Church, and the caves of La Hoguera, Fuentequebrada and Las Columnas

Brief Description: The village is located atop a hill between the Serrania de Ronda, the Costa del Sol and the Campo de Gibraltar region, which explains why its landscape varies from the spectacular ruggedness of the mountains at El Pico de los Reales, to the lowlands of the Guadiaro Valley, with its vegetable gardens and cereal fields, with a small coastal strip falling in the middle. Casares, declared a Village of Historical and Artistic Importance, is considered one of the most beautiful in Spain. Its origins, according to a popular tradition, date back to Roman times, when Julius Caesar ordered its construction to show his gratitude after having been cured by bathing in La Hedionda Baths; the present-day village, however, is of Arabic origin. Though the village as a whole is of immense interest, some monuments and locations are worthy of special mention: the castle ruins, Our Lady’s Church, Ballesteros and La Hedionda caves, the pothole at La Sima de los Huesos, and last but by no means least, the birthplace of Blas Infante, a politician and writer considered to be the founding father of Andalusian nationalism.

Brief Description: An important town in the region, Coín also contains a number of places and features of interest to the tourist thanks to its geographic location at the foot of the sierras which make up the coastal range. Spots of immense beauty to be found here include the forests of Alpujata, La Fuente, El Charco del Infierno and La Albuquera. Though Coín dates back to the Roman era, it is essentially an Arabic town. Its urban structure has changed as a result of its economic strength, yet it still retains some of its original features. Its most noteworthy monuments are the churches of St. Andrew, St. John and La Vera Cruz, along with La Fuensanta Chapel.

Brief Description: A village between the Axarquia region, to which it is linked by Periana Corridor, and the Malaga Mountains to the west. Standing beside the old road to Granada, it comprises two different types of landscape: rocky mountains to the north and south and olive groves and cereal fields to the east and west. The village, which appeared after the Christian conquest, is made up of narrow, slightly-sloping streets of whitewashed houses. Its most noteworthy monument is Our Lady’s Church, while the Camarolos and El Jobo sierras are its most scenic locations.

Brief Description: Cómpeta, Archez, Salares, Sedella, Canillas de Albaida, Canillas de Aceituno, all villages which stand at the foot of the impressive Tejeda and Almijara Sierras; all morisco (Moorish convert to Christianity) villages, where vines were the main crop and are still an important element in the landscape as well as the economy; all display similar characteristics, reflecting the true essence of the Axarquia region, its scenery, its way of life and its history. The layout of their streets and the architecture of their whitewashed houses, which create unforgettably picturesque corners, gives them a unique seal of identity, so much so that, together, they make up what is known as the Mudejar Route (Ruta del Mudéjar). Cómpeta’s village centre is one of the most spectacular in the province, its architectural highlight being Our Lady’s Church.

Brief Description: Though the town is located on the coast, most of its municipal area lies in the Sierra Bermeja and its foothills, including Los Reales Peak, shared with Casares, which is of great beauty and ecological interest. The town has become a major resort thanks to its magnificent beaches and abundant sun and sand-related facilities and services.

Brief Description: Its municipal area is one of the smallest in the province, consisting merely of the coastal strip occupied by the town and the Santa Fe de los Boliches district, which make up seven kilometres of excellent beaches. Though apparently of Phoenician origin, the town’s history really begins in Arabic times with the building of Sohail Castle, part of whose walls still remain, for defence purposes. The town centre still retains a certain traditional air, though it is nowadays characterised by the hotels, apartments etc. necessary for its main source of income: sun and sand tourism.

Brief Description: A small village located between Coín and Tolox dependent on the Rio Grande, whose fertile plains are of great agricultural importance. The village, which dates back to medieval times, consists of steep, winding streets of white houses concentrated around St. Michael’s Church.

Brief Description: Málaga stands at the centre of the basin of the same name, between the mountains, the River Guadalhorce and the coastal strip which leads to the Axarquia region. Throughout Malaga's history, its privileged geographic situation has attracted travellers, merchants, settlers and warriors who have left their mark on what is now a cosmopolitan, universal, open, relaxed and hospitable city. Its places of interest are far too numerous to mention in detail, but here is a brief summary: In the east is the suburb of El Palo, with its typical fishermen's houses, coves, promenades and "pescaíto" (small fried fish), which runs into the city's main promenade, the Paseo Maritimo, with its beaches, the Malagueta district, the lighthouse (which has become the symbol of the city) and the port breakwater, which affords a beautiful panoramic view of the city. In the centre, a walk through the Park, home to botanical species from around the world, adapted here thanks to the city's benign climate, takes us to the old centre of Malaga: the imposing Cathedral; the Nazari Gibralfaro Castle; the Alcazaba fortress, renovated for public usage; and the Roman Theatre, proof of the city's importance in this era. Further up is the Plaza de la Merced square, site of the house in which the artistic genius Picasso was born. Malaga is also home to a number of interesting churches -St. John's, St. James', St. Domingo's, and the Holy Martyrs-; St. Augustine's Convent and the Episcopal Palace; and civil buildings such as the Count of Buenavista's Palace and the Consulate House. To the west and north of modern Malaga, the product of the urban growth experienced in the 1960s, are the Misecordia Beaches, which lead to the mouth of the River Guadalhorce, a protected area visited by thousands of migratory birds. The outskirts of the city are home to romantic gardens such as La Consula and El Retiro in the suburb of Churriana, and, further north, the Finca de la Concepcion and Hacienda de San Jose country estates, evidence of the economic splendour of Malaga's past. Overlooking the city are the Malaga Mountains, a Natural Park of extreme beauty and the ideal place from which to enjoy its charms.